Blessing crosses

Istok offers one of the largest selections of Christian blessing crosses, ranging from the simple items to the most exquisite hand-made jewelry blessing crosses.

Presenting Orthodox Blessing Crosses from Istok

Blessing crosses are visibly ornate, beautifully patterned, depicting the form of the Christ and used by Orthodox Bishop or Priests to bless or guide the worshipper. The hand cross is usually used at the end of a service or during church processions. They are studded with precious stones or painted icons and are placed on the altar. At Istok Church Supplies you will find countless varieties and designs of the blessing cross.

The Purpose of the Orthodox Blessing Cross

The hand held cross carries forward a long established tradition and has been seen in the hands of clergies when depicted on various works of art. Some hand-made blessing crosses and other smaller palm crosses have even been given as souvenirs to visitors in different parts of the world. There are various applications of this symbolical alter item. It is used to bless the congregation after the service, bless the Holy water by dipping it in and to make the sign of the cross. Priests use them to bless the faithful followers as well as the gathered crowd during church processions.

What Istok Offers

Istok has a number of different blessing crosses for sale as well as the Analogion Blessed Cross. The blessing cross can be easily held in the palm as they come with very convenient separators that allow the cross to be handled. We also have a large number of processional Orthodox blessing crosses made of brass and ornately covered with designs and icons. Our smaller wooden crosses can be easily held by children during long processions without causing any undue stress. Even these simpler designs intricately depict the Holy image on them. Choose from Istok to get some of the best deals available online, especially on bulk orders.

We've ordered books, icons, kandila (lampada) and other items from you, with great satisfaction. Definitely worth the wait for the items arriving from Russia - amazing to know that we're getting them from our Orthodox brethren in Christ. Excellent...

I am very pleased with the workmanship and materials and the delivery of my cassock was very quick. Thank you so much, I will be using your company again in the future for sure.
All the best and may God bless you and your families!

News

Feb 8, 2019

Dear friends,

We happy to introduce for you today two new suppliers of church metal ware. The products they make combine an excellent and unque style with one of the best cost/quality balance. What's important, these are not cheap aluminium staff from China (often promoted as 'Greek-made'), but solid brass products which will last forever. You're welcome to enjoy the introductory prices for:

3 jewelry blessing crosses;

5 Holy tables;

17 oblation tables;

3 tabernacles;

2 seven-branch candelabra;

8 communion spoons;

8 liturgical spears;

18 pectoral crosses;

4 Bishop panagias;

24 church lecterns;

3 church censers;

2 support for epitaphios;

4 litiya tables;

11 memorial tables;

2 icon sets for cars;

6 enameled Byzantine icons;

1 Bishop staff;

40 church chandeliers, including excellent Byzantine horoses and chandeliers;